(James Smith, “A Grateful Acknowledgment!” 1864) Play Audio! Download Audio “I was pushed back and about to fall, but the Lord helped me!” Psalm 118:13 The psalmist had been reviewing his toils, his trials, and his dangers; he commemorates his … Continued
(J,R. Miller, “Help for the Day”) “Cast your burden on the LORD — and He shall sustain you” Psalm 55:22 The promise is not that the Lord will remove the load we cast upon Him, nor that He will carry … Continued
(J. C. Ryle, “The Gospel of John”) “I am poor and needy; yet the Lord thinks upon me.” Psalm 40:17 Christ cares for all His believing people, and never forgets them. He knows where they dwell, and what their trials … Continued
(James Smith, “The Way to Be Happy” 1855) Play Audio! Download Audio “The Lord Almighty is with us! The God of Jacob is our fortress!” Psalm 46:7 “If God is for us, who can be against us?” Romans 8:31 Who … Continued
(James Smith, “Daily Bible Readings for the Lord’s Household”) “They shall rejoice in their portion!” Isaiah 61:7 The Lord’s people often appear to have very little to rejoice in on earth — as the ground of their joy is invisible. … Continued
(James Smith, “Light for Dark Days” 1855) Play Audio! Download Audio “Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows!” John 16:33 Every Christian should expect a daily cross, something to try his graces, render the promises necessary, make … Continued
(James Smith, “The Great Comforter” 1858) Play Audio! Download Audio “It is the Spirit who quickens; the flesh profits nothing.” John 6:63 All real religion begins with the quickening of the Spirit. When we experience this . . . we … Continued
(Letters of John Newton) “Surely I am with you always — to the very end of the age!” Matthew 28:20 In our natural state, — we conceive of God as at a distance. But when the heart is awakened, we begin to … Continued
(George Everard, “Help on the Way to the Better Land!” 1873) Very rich and full is the promise, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 The need may be great! … Continued
(author unknown) For me, fear was the worst! In my head, I kept hearing a little voice that said “There’s no way you’re going to be able to handle all that this disease will bring!” But it wasn’t until I began … Continued
